See Me Rolling, Lottie Jackson
See Me Rolling, Lottie Jackson
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See Me Rolling
On Disability, Equality and Ten-Point Turns

Author: Lottie Jackson

Narrator: Tamaryn Payne

Unabridged: 10 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 06/01/2023


Synopsis

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'The world was sadly not my lobster, it was a skimpy crayfish from a petrol station sandwich and it was on the turn.'

In this heartfelt, thought-provoking and often hilarious book, Lottie Jackson reflects on her experiences of living with disability: from the pitfalls of going shopping on a mobility scooter, and the headache of defining oneself on a tick-box form, to a slapstick scuffle with the so-called 'easy-pull' tights aid, and the intense pleasure of finally swapping a hospital gown for a slinky dress. Lottie captivatingly expresses the raw vulnerabilities, injustices and untold joys of disability, as well as the bizarre everyday occurrences that able-bodied people usually don't experience.

See Me Rolling is a playful, illuminating memoir, but it is also a clarion call for greater diversity and inclusion. In a world that idolises bodily perfection, too often people with disabilities are kept on the periphery and treated as a sum of their differences. In this dazzling debut, Lottie reveals why we must strive for change and redefine what it means to be disabled in every facet of life; from productivity, education and wellness, to social media, beauty and love. She has a voice that needs to be heard.

©2023 Lottie Jackson (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jen Hawley on April 29, 2024

A well written and illuminating exploration of disability and equality. Highly reccomend.......more

Goodreads review by Imogen on December 22, 2024

2.5 -352 pages I enjoyed the snippets of personal stories from both the author and contributions from others. The book didnt feel like it flow that well which could be due to the non linear format of the chapters. The author switched between wanting to be defined by their disabilty and then not wantin......more

Goodreads review by Tom on November 09, 2023

An inspiring and critical series of essays from a young British woman, interwoven with her experiences and views on disability and society in the twenty-first century, written in the shadow of the pandemic. Lots of stimulating ideas and perspectives on the disabled experience and the social changes......more

Goodreads review by Kori on April 23, 2025

It was a bit long-winded for me, but humorous throughout and insightful all over. Especially for people who may not experience disability in their own lives or be witnesses to it in someone they know closely.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on November 24, 2024

I really enjoyed this book. A great overview of disability and why we need a more inclusive world......more


Quotes

In her powerful, thought-provoking memoir, Lottie Jackson explores the ways in which society undervalues disabled people, and tackles the negative perceptions that beset them . . .
Jackson's frank, fearless and sometimes hilarious book deserves to be read as widely as possible. Here is a voice that needs to be heard. Daily Express

I am blown away. This is going to positively shift the perspectives of so many people and I know it's already helping me dismantle my own ableist ways. It's beautifully written, funny and such an important call to action.

I loved, loved, loved this book. A profound, heartfelt and eye-opening look into the way people with disabilities are treated, with the power of championing change and inclusion for all.

Joyful, nuanced, important and wickedly funny. Lottie writes beautifully about the complexities of disabled life and other people's expectations of us. We all need more Lottie in the world.

A smart, witty, refreshing take on disability . . . See Me Rolling is a beautifully written (often funny) take on multiple aspects of life as a disabled woman.

Lottie expresses the raw vulnerabilities, injustices and untold joys of disability, as well as the bizarre everyday occurrences that able-bodied people usually don't experience. An illuminating memoir as well as a call for greater diversity and inclusion. SheerLuxe